A delegation led by Chairman of Macao Urban Planning Institute (MUPI), Dr. Chui Sai Peng, and Secretary of MUPI Member’s Assembly, Mr. Cheang Kun Wai, visited the City University of Macau (CityU Macau) today (12). Prof. Jun Liu, Rector of CityU Macau, warmly received the group. The two sides signed a cooperation agreement and carried on an in-depth discussion on strengthening industry-academia collaboration in the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
On behalf of CityU Macau, Rector Liu welcomed Chairman Chui and his delegation. Rector Liu noted that the Master Plan of the Development of the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin (hereinrefer to as Master Plan) has been released under the guidance of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He said that the release of the Master Plan unleashed development impetus for Macao’s moderate economic diversification and creates more living space and job opportunities for residents. The Master Plan also offered an opportunity to fully implement the “One Country, Two Systems” policy and a new direction for the intensive cooperation between CityU Macau and MUPI. Rector Liu believed that the partnership with aims at sharing resources and mutual development will integrate Macao’s endeavour to the development of Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
During the meeting, CityU Macau and MUPI signed cooperation agreements. CityU Macau is honoured to have Dr. Chui Sai Peng as the Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Innovation and Design and Mr. Cheang Kun Wai as the Academic Consultant in the Faculty of Innovation and Design. Rector Liu delivered an appointment letter to Dr. Chui and Mr. Cheang. Rector Liu hoped the experts can pass down professional knowledge to CityU students and help the University promote academic disciplines and scientific research.
On the occasion, Chairman Chui gave a lecture to postgraduate students of urban planning and design programmes, introducing the revolution and innovation of Macao’s urban planning and management. He took urban characteristics and the revolution and innovation of urban planning and management as the cutting points to unfold Macao’s cultural position, spatial conditions, industrial structure, and constraints. Chairman Chui also presented innovative initiatives introduced to Macao’s land resources, housing planning and administrative procedures. He also shared his insights on the urban planning of the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin with the students.
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Source:Faculty of Innovation and Design
